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David  Didau  @LearningSpy,  2014  

    Analysing  texts   Using  evidence   Understanding  context   Awareness  of  impact   Structure  &  coherence   Spelling,  punctuation  &  

grammar  Working  towards  

Some  simple  inference  at  a  basic  level  with  some  recognition  of  high  frequency  words;  feature  spotting  

Some  awareness  &  understanding  of  simple  meaning    

Some  awareness  of  when  and  where  a  text  was  produced  

Some  awareness  of  writing  for  an  audience  and  purpose  

Simple  connections  between  ideas  and  events,  sometimes  in  order  

Begins  to  show  awareness  of  basic  punctuation  and  usually  correct  spelling  of  simple  words  

Sometimes   Straightforward  inferences  based  on  unrelated  ideas;  begins  to  make  simple  comments  on  language  features  

Identification  of  the  main  points  with  some  textual  references    

Able  to  make  straightforward  connections  between  the  text  and  its  context  

Purpose  is  beginning  to  be  established  with  some  attempt  to  match  style  to  appeal  to  reader  

Attempts  to  organise  logically,  but  paragraphing  inconsistent  

Basic  grammatical  structures  are  usually  correct;  high  frequency  words  are  usually  spelt  correctly  

Secure   Explanation  of  relevant  language,  structure  &  ideas  without  teacher  support  

Able  to  clearly  identify  most  relevant  points  using  a  range  of  quotations  and  textual  references  

Understanding  that  texts  reflect  their  time  and  culture  and  fit  into  historical  and  literary  traditions  

Purpose  is  clear,  constantly  maintained,  and  adapted  for  a  range  of  audiences  

Paragraphing  &  sentence  structure  is  coherent,  clear  and  well-­‐developed,  with  links  generally  maintained  

Range  of  punctuation  (including  speech)  used  accurately;  spelling  of  more  complex  words  are  generally  correct  

Confident   Explores  multiple  and  developed  interpretations  of  language,  structure  &  ideas  

Relevant  points  summarised  and  synthesised  through  well  chosen  textual  references  

Making  connections  between  texts  from  different  times  and  cultures  and  being  aware  of  their  own  cultural  bias  

Imaginative  treatment  of  material  to  sustain  interest  with  some  adaptation  of  style  and  register  

Structure  is  integral  to  a  coherent  sequence  of  ideas  and  information  is  skilfully  shaped  

Employs  a  full  range  of  punctuation  accurately  and  for  effect;  spelling  of  irregular  words  is  generally  accurate  

Exceptional   To  be  able  to  zoom  in  on  language,  structure  &  ideas,  and  zoom  out  to  judge  relevance  and  impact  of  inference  

Precision  in  selection  and  application  of  evidence,  fully  and  concisely  synthesised  and  embedded  into  perceptive  commentary  

Understanding  the  impact  of  texts  and  exploring  the  ways  texts  have  influenced  literature  and  society  

Creative  selection  and  adaptation  of  a  wide  range  of  forms  using  a  well  judged,  instinctive  voice  to  explore  different  perspectives  

A  wide  variety  of  structures  are  used  for  deliberate  effect  

Punctuation  deployed  to  craft  meaning;  spelling  and  grammatical  features  are  accurate  

Beyond   To  question  and  criticise  interpretations  and  synthesising  ideas  from  a  range  of  texts  including  literary  criticism  

Subtlety  in  using  evidence  to  critique  and  challenge  accepted  viewpoints    

Challenging  assumptions  about  the  cultural  value  of  texts    

Convincingly  take  on  different  perspectives  and  personas  Including  parody,  pastiche,  irony  and  satire  

Cross  referencing  in  order  to  develop  counter-­‐arguments  and  to  take  readers  outside  of  confines  of  a  text  

Punctuation  is  executed  highly  imaginatively  to  enable  subtle  distinctions  of  meaning